Intel® Stratix® 10 Configuration via Protocol (CvP) Implementation User Guide

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Document Table of Contents x
1. Overview 2. CvP Description 3. CvP Topologies 4. Design Considerations 5. CvP Driver and Registers 6. Understanding the Design Steps for CvP Initialization and Update Mode in Intel® Stratix® 10 7. Intel® Stratix® 10 Configuration via Protocol (CvP) Implementation User Guide Archives 8. Document Revision History
1. Overview x
1.1. Benefits of Using CvP 1.2. CvP System 1.3. CvP Modes
1.3. CvP Modes x
1.3.1. CvP Limitations and Restrictions
1.3.1. CvP Limitations and Restrictions x
1.3.1.1. CvP Error Recovery
2. CvP Description x
2.1. Configuration Images 2.2. CvP Modes Compression Features 2.4. Pin Description
2.2. CvP Modes x
2.2.1. CvP Initialization Mode 2.2.2. CvP Update Mode
3. CvP Topologies x
3.1. Single Endpoint 3.2. Multiple Endpoints
4. Design Considerations x
4.1. Designing CvP for an Open System 4.2. Designing CvP for a Closed System
4.1. Designing CvP for an Open System x
4.1.1. FPGA Power Supplies Ramp Time Requirement 4.1.2. PCIe* Wake-Up Time Requirement
4.1.2. PCIe* Wake-Up Time Requirement x
4.1.2.1. For CvP Initialization Mode 4.1.2.2. For CvP Update Mode
5. CvP Driver and Registers x
5.1. CvP Driver Support 5.2. CvP Driver Flow 5.3. VSEC Registers for CvP
5.3. VSEC Registers for CvP x
5.3.1. Vendor Specific Capability Header Register 5.3.2. Vendor Specific Header Register 5.3.3. Intel Marker Register 5.3.4. User Configurable Device/Board ID Register 5.3.5. CvP Status Register 5.3.6. CvP Mode Control Register 5.3.7. CvP Data Registers 5.3.8. CvP Programming Control Register 5.3.9. CvP Credit Register
6. Understanding the Design Steps for CvP Initialization and Update Mode in Intel® Stratix® 10 x
6.1. Implementation of CvP Initialization Mode 6.2. Implementation of CvP Update Mode
6.1. Implementation of CvP Initialization Mode x
6.1.1. Generating the Synthesis HDL files for Avalon® -ST Intel® Stratix® 10 Hard IP for PCI Express 6.1.2. Setting up the CvP Parameters in Device and Pin Options 6.1.3. Compiling the Design 6.1.4. Converting the SOF File 6.1.5. Bringing up the Hardware
6.1.5. Bringing up the Hardware x
6.1.5.1. Installing Open Source CvP Driver in Linux Systems 6.1.5.2. Modifying MSEL/DIP switch on Intel® Stratix® 10 FPGA Development Kit 6.1.5.3. Programming CvP Images
6.2. Implementation of CvP Update Mode x
6.2.1. Instantiating the PCIe* Hard IP 6.2.2. Setting Up the CvP Parameters 6.2.3. Setting up the Base Revision 6.2.4. Setting up and Compile the Updated Revision 6.2.5. Converting the SOF file of the Updated Revision 6.2.6. Programming the FPGA using the Base Revision Image
6.2.3. Setting up the Base Revision x
6.2.3.1. Creating a Reserved Core Partition 6.2.3.2. Defining a Logic Lock Region 6.2.3.3. Compiling and Exporting the Root Partition
1. Overview
2. CvP Description
3. CvP Topologies
4. Design Considerations
5. CvP Driver and Registers
6. Understanding the Design Steps for CvP Initialization and Update Mode in Intel® Stratix® 10
7. Intel® Stratix® 10 Configuration via Protocol (CvP) Implementation User Guide Archives
8. Document Revision History

6.1.5.3. Programming CvP Images

In Active Serial configuration mode, you must program the periphery image (.periph.jic) into your AS configuration device and then download the core image (.core.rbf) using the PCIe Link. You can use Active Serial x4 (Fast mode) to load .periph.jic into your selected CvP initialization enabled Intel® Stratix® 10 device.

After loading the periphery image, the Intel® Stratix® 10 is triggered to reconfigure from AS to load it. The link should reach the expected data rate and link width. You can confirm the PCIe link status using the RW Utilities. Follow these steps to program and test the CvP functionality:

  1. Plug the Intel® Stratix® 10 FPGA Development Kit into the PCI Express slot of the DUT PC and power it ON. It is recommended to use the ATX power supply that the development kit includes.
  2. Open the Intel® Quartus® Prime Tools menu and select Programmer.
  3. Click Auto Detect to verify that the Intel® FPGA Download Cable recognizes the Intel® Stratix® 10 FPGA.
  4. Follow these steps to program the periphery image:
    1. Select Stratix 10 device, and then right click None under File column and select Change File.
    2. Navigate to .periph.jic file and click Open.
    3. Under Program/Configure column, select the respective devices. For example, 1SG280LU3S1 and EPCQL1024.
    4. Click Start to program the periphery image into EPCQL1024 flash.
    Figure 14. Illustrating the Specified Options to the Program Periphery Image
  5. After the .periph.jic is programmed, the FPGA must be powered cycle to allow the new peripheral image to load from the on-board flash into the FPGA. To force the DUT PC to re-enumerate the link with the new image, power cycle the DUT PC and the Intel® Stratix® 10 FPGA Development Kit.
  6. You can use RW Utilities or another system software driver to verify the link status. You can also confirm expected link speed and width.
  7. Follow these steps to program the core image:
    1. Copy the .core.rbf file to your working directory.
    2. Open a console in Linux. Change the directory to the same mentioned above where the file is copied.
    3. Program the core image by typing the following command: dd if= <new core.rbf file> of= /dev/altera_cvp bs=4K
      Note: You can also program the core image by using command: cp *.core.rbf /dev/altera_cvp
  8. You can see your core image running on the Intel® Stratix® 10 FPGA Development Kit. Alternatively, print out the kernel message using the dmesg to ensure the CvP is completed successfully.
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